Town Wild West Mu-
seum. This is a night of
food, fun, and celebration
as we look back at the
past year, recognize the
outstanding achievements
of members, and dream
big for next year! If you
haven’t attended one of
our auctions before, don’t
miss the chance to bid on
some amazing and unique
artwork, activities, horse
gear, and saddle time with
popular ranch horse clini-
cians. All proceeds benefit
NVRHA programs.
Thanks to the generous
sponsorship of NVRHA
members and businesses,
our year-end and array of
ranch horse champion
awards include an out-
standing quality collection
of saddles, buckles, breast
collars, blankets, and
spurs.
See inside for complete
schedule and event de-
tails. See you there!
This is it - your chance to
win a Championship Title
and custom belt buckle!
The third annual NVRHA
Championship Event will be
held September 24-26 at
the Norris Penrose Event
Center in Colorado
Springs.
All NVRHA members who
have competed in a mini-
mum of two approved
events in 2010 are eligible
to participate. Amateur di-
visions will include Novice,
Intermediate, and Ad-
vanced. Division assign-
ments are explained in de-
tail in the NVRHA Rule-
book. All NVRHA rules will
apply. We will also host an
Open Division, for any
horse/rider pair, which will
take the place of the
World’s Greatest VRH
Competition.
The affiliate challenge is
returning this year - a good
chance to show off your
team spirit!
Here we go...again!
2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
NEWSLETTER
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Event Judges will be
Jimmie Flores from Cali-
fornia and Lori Walton
of New Mexico. Both
Jimmie and Lori are pro-
fessional horsemen and
avid supporters of the
NVRHA.
Complimenting the event
will be the annual year-
end awards banquet and
benefit auction held Sat-
urday night at Ghost
Complete Schedule Details at www.nvrha.org or contact Bill Hauschildt 719-499-1666 Hotel recommendations: Doubletree Hotel 719-576-8900; Comfort Inn 719-579-6900
Indoor Stall fee: $20.00 per day // Shavings $9.00 per bag // User supplied shavings $1.50 per bag // Stall Stripping $6.00
Camping Electric Hookup $30.00 per day // No hook up $25.00 per day
National Versatility Ranch Horse Association
2010 National Championship September 24-26, 2010
Norris Penrose Event Center
Colorado Springs, CO
~~~Friday~~~
Check In/Membership and Board Meetings
~~~Saturday & Sunday~~~
NVRHA Competition
Amateur Divisions - Novice, Intermediate, Advanced // Open Division
$250.00 per Horse-Rider Entry
Must be a current NVRHA member and have shown in two NVRHA competitions during the
2010 event season to be eligible for participation in the Championship event
~~~Awards Banquet and Auction - Saturday Night~~~
Ghost Town Wild West Museum
$36.00 per person
(Drink Coupons $5.00 - good for one mixed drink, one glass of wine, or two beers.
Pre-purchase drink tickets - there will be no cash exchange at bar.)
JACKPOT
$75.00 Entry Open to All Competitors
Costume Contest!!! Prize awarded for the most
authentic western period
costume at the Banquet!
JUDGES:
Jimmie Flores
&
Lori Walton
2010 NVRHA National Championships - Schedule of Events
September 23rd - Thursday:
3:00pm - 10:00 pm - Check In - NVRHA Trailer in Main Arena Parking Lot
September 24th - Friday:
8:00am - 10:00 pm - Check In - NVRHA Trailer in Main Arena Parking Lot
10:00am - 12:00pm - General Membership Meeting - Norris Penrose Meeting Room
2:00pm - 5:00pm - Board of Directors Meeting - Norris Penrose Meeting Room
5:00pm - Welcome and Social Hour - Lower Level Snack Bar Area Main Arena
September 25th - Saturday:
6:00am - 7:00am - Check In - NVRHA Trailer in Main Arena Parking Lot
8:00am - Welcome and Posting of Colors - All horses to be in Main Arena
8:15am - Ranch Conformation
Order: Amateur Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Open - Main Arena
11:00am - Judges Meeting with Exhibitors - Main Arena
Amateur Ranch Cutting - West Main Arena (1st half of draw followed by 2nd half)
Open Ranch Cutting - West Main Arena
Amateur Ranch Riding - East Main Arena (2nd half of draw followed by 1st half)
Open Ranch Riding - East Main Arena
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Banquet Cocktail Hour - Ghost Town Wild West Museum
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Dinner and Awards Banquet - Ghost Town Wild West Museum
* 2010 NVRHA Year in Review
* Live Auction
* 2010 Year End Awards
* NVRHA Ranch Horse and Special Awards
September 26th - Sunday:
8:00am - Judges Meeting & Posting of Colors - Main Arena
Amateur Working Ranch - West Main Arena (1st half of draw followed by 2nd half)
Open Working Ranch - West Main Arena
Amateur Ranch Trail - East Main Arena (2nd half of draw followed by 1st half)
Open Ranch Trail - East Main Arena
Est. 5:00pm - 2010 National Championship Award Ceremony - Snack Bar Area
* Event Manager: Bill Hauschildt ** Asst. Managers: Bill Cantrell/Tim Rose
Affiliate Challenge 2010
Last year’s affiliate challenge, won by the Colorado team, was a lot of fun and another way to compete for
some great prizes and recognition. Both sanctioned and future Affiliates are invited to sponsor Amateur
Teams. A team consists of three Horses/Riders - one each Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. The team
with the highest combined total event scores will earn the bragging rights and award jackets for the 2010
Affiliate Challenge! Multiple teams of three from the same Affiliate Region are welcome. All team mem-
bers must be from the same affiliate and an individual rider may only participate on one team.
No additional fees above your individual registration fee will be charged! Awards will be presented at the
conclusion of the Championship Event on Sunday afternoon.
Eligible 2010 Sanctioned and Potential Future Affiliates:
Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Northern Lights, Mid-South (Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, Oklahoma)
Don’t miss this exciting and FREE chance to join up with friends and represent your affiliate region!
GO TEAM!!!
Last Chance for Qualifying Events for 2010
September 10-12, 2010 September 11-12, 2010
T-Cross Ranch Northern Lights
Pueblo, CO Minneapolis, MN
Clinicians: Jay and Gena Henson Clinicians: Lance Scheffel and Bonnie Minor
For Details, Fees, and Registration information, please visit www.nvrha.org
Don’t Miss Out!!!
If you can’t come ride, then at
least come watch some of the
best amateur versatility ranch
horse action in the country!
This is Western at its best!!!
Thank you to our Sponsors and Volunteers
Your hard work and generous donations have made possi-
ble another great National Championship Event !
Bill & Lisa Hauschildt
Dave & Micki Currin
Bill & Beverly Cantrell
Tim & Cindy Rose
Charlie & Donna Stewart
Edgell & Marti Pyles
Debbie & Earl Raymond
Lynn Cool
Cindy Abshire
Carol Thomas
Affiliate Leaders:
Arizona- Bob and Becky Grant
California- Cece Chambliss
Colorado- Brian Thomas
Mid-South-Rich Masoner
New Mexico- Bill White
Northern Lights- Susan Heyvaert
Big Bend Saddlery
Bob Norris Family
Brighton Feed and Saddle
Candice Liddy
Cimarron River Saddlery - Pierre Lamont
Clint Mortenson Silver and Saddles
Connie Johnson
J.J. Rydberg
J.W. Brooks Custom Hat Company
Jack McComber
Jay and Gena Henson
Mike Major
Rodney and Reilly Carter
And to all the others we may have forgot-
ten to mention or are yet to come -
thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
A Special Thanks to our 2010
NVRHA Year-End Championship
Saddle Donors!!!
Bill Hauschildt
Pierre Lamont
Edgell Pyles
NVRHA
590 Hwy 105
Box 150
Monument, CO 80132
Phone: 866-430-8114
e-mail:
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